Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Area Sales Manager

Eurofins · Raleigh, NC, us

The Area sales Manager develops and executes a territory business plan; sells and promotes the Diatherix Eurofins product line to meet territory sales targets for assigned region; identifies and develops new client opportunities.  They are also responsible for prioritizing project planning, meeting, completing customer requests/deadlines and organized territory management.

Area Sales Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Sells utilizing the Diatherix Eurofins sales approach
  • Educates customers on the value of Diatherix Eurofins products and services. Demonstrates ROI, value-added proposition and the importance of partnering with our customers to develop applicable solutions
  • Develops and demonstrates a thorough understanding of selling skills, sales forecasting, and budget tracking; monitors and evaluates competitive services, pricing and other activities
  • Delivers oral and written communications in a coherent manner; works in conjunction with marketing and other sales teams to develop and implement sales and marketing plans
  • Recognizes and demonstrates Diatherix’s complete commitment to customer satisfaction by providing prompt resolutions of customer problems or concerns; understands and upholds the Diatherix quality policy and compliance guidelines
  • Takes ownership of personal development and continuous learning; attends required sales training, seminars, and trade shows

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

    Basic Minimum Education Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree required. Prefer a degree in the biological sciences i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc. with strong quantitative skills

    Basic Mininum Qualifications:

    • Minimum 2 years’ experience selling pharmaceuticals, laboratory services, or other medically-related services to the outpatient physician market required
    • Experience selling molecular diagnostics in the outpatient physician market a plus
    • Success calling on Pediatricians, GI, Family Practice, and Primary Care preferred
    • Prefer Business to Business sales experience that involved cold calling for new business.
    • Knowledge related to PCR, Infection prevention and control, and antimicrobials a plus
    • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship. 

    The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following:

    • Must have a positive, winning attitude and the desire for continuous improvement
    • Manages change well
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills
    • Ability to work independently in a large territory and produce sales growth while maintaining existing accounts
    • Must be team oriented

    Position is full-time field-based role working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Raleigh, NC are encouraged to apply.

    • Compensation: $77,000 base + commission 
      • $600 monthly car allowance
    • Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holidays

    Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.